Mayor Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL PRESENT: A. Ryder, C. Pratt, C. Cox, J. Hearn, L. Greenstein, M. Steadman, R.

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LACEY CITY COUNCIL HELD THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018, IN LACEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Ryder led the Pledge of Allegiance. COUNCIL PRESENT: A. Ryder, C. Pratt, C. Cox, J. Hearn, L. Greenstein, M. Steadman, R. Young STAFF PRESENT: D. Pierpoint, D. Schneider, S. Egger, R. Walk, P. Edmonds APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda Items: A. Council Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2018 B. Council Worksession Minutes of June 7, 2018 C. Council Worksession Minutes of June 21, 2018 D. A motion to approve payment of claims, wages and transfers for 6/6/2018 7/3/2018. COUNCILMEMBER COX MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AND AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: Erin Quinn Valcho, Museum Curator, provided information on July as Lacey History Month, upcoming museum events, and introduced the new museum assistant, Marisa Merkel. Page 1 of 7

2 Jenny Bauersfeld, Community Relations Specialist, presented Homes First with the City s Compassion is Contagious award. PUBLIC COMMENT: Rose Gunderson, TCCAT provided Council with information relating to upcoming training opportunities. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Ryder and Council proclaimed July as Lacey History Month. Erich Ebel, Historical Commission Chair, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Commission. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 1061 approves the 2018 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and the Transportation Improvement Mitigation List. The City is required to prepare an annual Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and submit it to the Washington State Department of Transportation and Thurston Regional Planning Council by July 31 each year. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1061 OF THE PROPOSED 2018 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT MITIGATION LIST. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 1062 adopts the carbon emission reduction targets and baseline year. In April 2018, Council signed an interlocal agreement with Thurston County, Olympia, and Tumwater to complete Phase 1 of a Regional Climate Mitigation Plan. The new baseline year of 2015 and emissions targets recommended are based on more reliable data collected Page 2 of 7

3 while completing the greenhouse gas inventory, better science available than at the time of the initial CR2 plans and Sustainable Thurston Plans, and followed an internationally accepted methodology. DEPUTY MAYOR PRATT MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1062 ADOPTING THE COMMON TARGETS TO REDUCE COMMUNITYWIDE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. COUNCILMEMBER COX SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 1063 rescinds Resolutions 940 and 1037, which declared Technical Systems, Inc. to be a sole source for SCADA programming and software. Technical Systems, Inc. has been used for system integration for Lacey s overall water and wastewater systems. Other sources are now available that could potentially provide this service to Lacey. It is no longer appropriate that this service be sole-sourced. If approved, City staff will advertise for consulting firms to submit a statement of qualifications. Staff will review, select, and enter into a contract with the most qualified firm for a defined time period. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1063 RESCINDING RESOLUTION 940 AND 1037, WHICH DECLARED TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC. TO BE A SOLE SOURCE FOR SCADA PROGRAMMING AND SOFTWARE. COUNCILMEMBER STEADMAN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR S REPORT: Mayor Ryder recently traveled to Minsk Poland, Lacey s sister city, where he attended a music festival. Ethan Tucker, a Lacey musician, performed at the festival. Page 3 of 7

4 Mayor Ryder recommended the reappointment of Chris Leicht to the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District Board. MAYOR RYDER MOVED TO RE-APPOINT CHRIS LEIGHT TO THE CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD. COUNCILMEMBER GREENSTEIN SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. STANDING GENERAL COMMITTEES: Community Relations & Public Affairs Committee Councilmember Steadman reported the Committee met on June 4, 2018, to receive a presentation on a new summer event provided by the Parks Department called Movie Night. The Committee also received an update on the 3 rd of July event. Transportation Committee Councilmember Hearn reported the Committee met on June 5, 2018, to discuss the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, and the Annual Transportation Benefit District Report. Land Use Committee Councilmember Cox reported the Committee met on June 26, 2018, where they received an update on the Depot District sub-area plan, affordable housing, and the Panorama Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone application. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Emergency Medical Services Councilmember Greenstein reported on the ALS contract extension, TRPC Opticom update, comprehensive plan update, and the resolution for code of conduct at public meetings. Page 4 of 7

5 Community Action Council Councilmember Cox reported on homeless prevention and support services. Economic Development Council Councilmember Young reported on a federal grant proposal submitted for a center for innovation and technology, the Lacey Veterans Micro Enterprise Program, and the South Sound Real Estate Forum scheduled for September 27, Intercity Transit Councilmember Cox reported the board asked staff to draft a resolution for the November ballot for a 4/10 of one percent sales tax. The board received two survey results relating to support of a new sales tax. Health and Human Services Council Councilmember Young, reported United Way no longer wishes to comingle their dollars with the CIP, cities, and county. A new model will be considered for Thurston Thrives Councilmember Young reported on the community schools initiatives in Tumwater and Yelm. Lacey South Sound Chamber of Commerce Councilmember Steadman reported the BBQ Festival was held on July 7, 2018, and was very successful with 26 competitors, and an increase in attendance and sales. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Councilmember Hearn reported the Committee will reconvene in a few weeks to discuss the 2019 application process. LOTT Clean Water Alliance Deputy Mayor Pratt reported they received a tour of upcoming public works projects. The board approved the Occupied Space Improvements Construction Contract, the Page 5 of 7

6 Occupied Space Improvements Support Contract, and Water Conservation Coordination 5-year Plan. They also received an update on the Biosolids Management Program. Olympia Region Clean Air Agency Deputy Mayor Pratt reported on the regulatory rules, a presentation on the next generation strategic plan, the air quality reading from the Mt. View site, and the Thurston County burn ban begins July 15, Solid Waste Advisory Committee Councilmember Steadman reported that China will no longer accept recycling. TCOMM 911 Councilmember Greenstein reported on the public hearing for non-member fees, approval by the board for the new fee schedule, a briefing on the public safety radio system project, and the Chehalis Tribe will move from Grays Harbor County to TCOMM s dispatch system. Thurston County Coalition Against Trafficking Councilmember Hearn reported on the upcoming training events and discussed the 2019 agenda. Thurston Regional Planning Council Councilmember Cox reported on transportation funding, and their decision to fund a fourth dial-a-lift for Intercity Transit. Ad Hoc Commit on Homelessness Councilmember Cox reported on coordinating funding efforts, a resolution to be considered by the Olympia City Council to declare homelessness a public health crisis, and noted the Salvation Army and Union Gospel Mission will close temporarily for remodeling. Page 6 of 7

7 Transportation Policy Board Councilmember Young reported on the Regional Transportation Plan Amendment process, performance measures, I-5 update, and the Human Services Transportation Plan. Mayor Ryder adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. MAYOR: ATTESTED BY CITY CLERK: DATE APPROVED: Page 7 of 7